Recent News

Crane School of Music Associate Professor of Piano Dr. Young-Ah Tak is set to release a new album of Schubert Sonatas on the Steinway & Sons label on Nov. 1, followed by a live Spiriocast from Steinway Hall in New York City on Nov. 7.

Crane School of Music Piano Faculty Member Young-Ah Tak Releases Album of Schubert Sonatas on Steinway and Sons Label

Dr. Young-Ah Tak, an associate professor of piano at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, is set to release a new album of sonatas by Franz Schubert, on the Steinway & Sons label. The recording will be released worldwide on Nov. 1, available for pre-...

Oct 25, 2024, 4:00pm EDT

Haleigh Vescio '25, center, rehearses a scene with other members of the Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra, from the upcoming world premiere of “Computing Venus.” The Pellicciotti Prize-winning opera will be presented from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in Snell Theater.

Crane Opera Ensemble to Present World Premiere of New Opera, 'Computing Venus,' by Timothy Takach & Caitlin Vincent

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is preparing to host the world premiere of a groundbreaking new opera, "Computing Venus," by Timothy C. Takach and Caitlin Vincent. The Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra will unveil its full production of the Pelli...

Oct 24, 2024, 10:43am EDT

SUNY Potsdam will add a NoCo Overnight visit opportunity for North Country students, following its last Fall Open House, on Nov. 2 and 3. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/visit.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Visiting Students and Families for Fall Open House and Overnight Opportunity

SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome prospective students and families to campus for upcoming fall visit events. Now, the College is adding a new opportunity for local students to stay overnight and experience all that campus life has to offer. "Our Open...

Oct 22, 2024, 3:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam dedicated the newly renovated Carson Commons in Carson Hall with a ribboncutting ceremony followed by a networking event (pictured) on Friday, Oct. 18.

SUNY Potsdam Officially Opens College's New Carson Commons

SUNY Potsdam officially opened the campus's newest space with a ribboncutting ceremony for the new Carson Commons on Friday, Oct. 18. The completely renovated space in Carson Hall will now serve as a campus collaborative/co-working space, allowing stu...

Oct 22, 2024, 10:57am EDT

Guest artist Michael Lowenstern, bass clarinet, will present a recital at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m., in Hosmer Hall.

Crane School of Music Welcomes Guest Bass Clarinetist Michael Lowenstern and Features Ensembles in Upcoming Concerts

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will feature its talented students and world-renowned faculty artists in a series of upcoming live performances this month. All performances are free, and the public is invited to attend. The Crane Wind Ensemble w...

Oct 18, 2024, 10:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Raises $5.2 Million from Dedicated Donors

Thanks to steadfast support from its donors, SUNY Potsdam raised more than $5.2 million in new gifts and pledges in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Alumni giving increased by 82 percent from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, showing SUNY Potsdam graduates' stron...

Oct 17, 2024, 2:00pm EDT

Alex Cullum plays the role of Will Shakspere in the upcoming performance of “The Beard of Avon,” which will be staged at the SUNY Potsdam Performing Arts Center’s Proscenium Theater, from Oct. 25 to 27.

SUNY Potsdam Presents Mainstage Production of 'The Beard of Avon'

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance will present Amy Freed's play, "The Beard of Avon," at the Performing Arts Center's Proscenium Theater, from Oct. 25 to 27. Author Amy Freed said in the New York Times: "There's a lot in 'The Beard of A...

Oct 17, 2024, 10:12am EDT

Kate Gigliotti ’09 has been named to the Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees at SUNY Potsdam.

Potsdam College Foundation Welcomes Kate Gigliotti '09 As Newest Trustee

The Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees has named Kate Gigliotti '09 of Adams, Mass., as its newest trustee. At their last meeting, trustees welcomed the accomplished Crane School of Music alumna as their newest colleague, as they work collec...

Oct 16, 2024, 5:00pm EDT

Alumna Sandra Wagoner Shusda ’71 speaks with Victoria Fitch ’19 & ‘24, director of stewardship at SUNY Potsdam, during a naming dedication ceremony in the new Shusda Classroom.

SUNY Potsdam Dedicates Shusda Classroom in Carson Hall

SUNY Potsdam marked the dedication of a newly renovated academic space in honor of longtime supporters, alumna Sandra Wagoner Shusda '71 and her husband William Shusda, in an intimate ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11. The Shusda Classroom, located in the n...

Oct 15, 2024, 5:21pm EDT

Ashley Penny ’12 & ’15 works as a special education teacher for BOCES, in addition to serving as the mentor program coordinator at the Sheard Literacy Center. SUNY Potsdam’s Master of Science in Education degree program in special education is fully online, making it easier for working and aspiring educators to earn their degree in the field. The College's online master's programs in education have been ranked in the Top 5 in New York State by Teacher Certification Degrees.

SUNY Potsdam Ranked No. 5 for Best NYS Online Education Master's Programs

SUNY Potsdam has been rated No. 5 in a new ranking of the Best and Affordable Online Master of Education Programs in New York, published by Teacher Certification Degrees. SUNY Potsdam came in at No. 5 in two lists: 33 Best Online Master of Educatio...

Oct 10, 2024, 2:00pm EDT

About SUNY Potsdam

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.